International Political Forum


 
 

 

Boko Haram: A challenge for Africa

Sunni Jihadi group Boko Haram, originally from Nigeria, has carried out their first fatal attack in Chad, according to locals and army spokespeople.
by Bauke Danielle Schram
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Special Features

Femme International director Sabrina Rubli: Introducing menstrual cups in East Africa

Sabrina is a passionate advocate for women’s rights, and firmly believes that female empowerment is the key to a prosperous society. As a feminist, activist and humanitarian, she is thrilled to be bringing attention to th...
by Heenali Patel
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Mozambique

A walk by the inequal progress of Mozambique

Jaime lives in southern Mozambique with his wife. He is a Spanish lawyer working for the rights of small communities and their land and she is a doctor in a rural hospital. The country they have chosen to make their home is the...
by Inma López
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Nigeria

The future of economic development in Nigeria

In 2003 watchdog group Transparency International rated Nigeria the second most corrupt country across the world and, for years, the country struggled with a debt which restricted its ability to make any real economic progress...
by Ijeoma Okoye
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Human Rights

Reflections on Martin Luther King Jr Day

In the United States, racial tensions in 2014 threatened to boil over into widespread unrest and riots. This conflict was the consequence of perceived injustice and inequalities between predominantly white police forces and min...
by Jamal Russell Black
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Uncategorized

10 Countries To Watch As Oil Prices Slump

Increased supply from oil exporting countries, greater energy independence in the US and stagnant global demand caused the price of oil to plummet from an average of $100 per barrel in June 2014 to $60 in December 2014. This pr...
by David Bresnahan-McRae
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Safe roads for pedestrians are still a far cry in Kenya

A fair share of Kenyan roads, especially in the urban areas, were built during the colonial era; at a time when urban areas had few dwellers and even fewer motor vehicles. In recent years, the Kenyan government has taken up th...
by Fridah Mlemwa
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Morocco

Morocco’s Youth Government: A Step Towards Better Representation?

Civil society in Morocco took a step towards better policies for young people through the creation of the Moroccan Parallel Youth Government MPYG, which intended to mimic and evaluate Morocco government policies.
by Mohammed Qasserras
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Human Rights

All That Glitters: Tunisian Democratic Exception?

Media coverage of the MENA region is plagued by blanket statements and superficial analyses. International news outlets reserve even the right to name events. The so-called ‘Arab Spring’ is an example of a de facto ...
by Mohamed Firas Arfaoui
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